2009 Formula One

[MJ]

Re: 2009 Formula One

You won't see that Ferrari at all Jeff, there's no rear spoiler.

I think for such a big organisations FIA and FOTA should really have got their arses in gear (excuse the pun) before the season started. This whole points versus wins business makes them look like amateurs.

I really can't wait for Saturdays qualifying and the race on Sunday. I'm quite intrigued to see how the new aerodynamics and slick tyres are going to affect overtaking. Anything that helps drivers get past other drivers is only a good things if you ask me.

What baffles me though is these drivers already have 800+bhp under their foot, now with the new KERS system they can call on an extra 80 bhp for 6.7 seconds of each lap Kinetic energy created by braking that is stored in a small lithium battery which is then transferred to the rear axle via an electric motor. What ever next.

[ddr]

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I think these changes, as a whole, are good for F1 BUT it also seems like it is more geared towards the big teams rather than the smaller teams.

Looks like we will see even more lapping this season. I would love it if teams like Red Bull or Antori Rosso (sp?) had chances at winning a season but it all comes down to money and capital.

[jeffrey collins]

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actually if look REALLY close the spoiler is buried in the read of the car. kinda like the lambs and the konig's.

[MJ]

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That's the defuser, but I'm not picking hairs.

This season is one no one wants to call, what with all the changes to the car and some drivers who have never driven on slick tyres it's just too difficult to tell. Mclaren say they are well off the pace in testing, yeah right, the mind games have started already.

[barkup]

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Kubica or Vettel (for an outside bet).

Can't wait for the start

[jeffrey collins]

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i'm going with my man Alonso.

Thanks for the correction bro. I thought they were doing a radically different wing design this year.

[ddr]

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I am going for Kubica as well. I have always been behind the BMW team

Other than Kubica, maybe Massa.

[simonr]

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I'm rooting for Jenson ... it's about time he had a decent car so that he can show his true talent.

[Mariner1]

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Hamilton for the 1-2 championship. will wait to see how the new designs handle tho

[jeffrey collins]

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Anyone ever know what happened when Juan Montoya left F1 to go to Nascar. I remember it seemed he won the championship one year, didn't do as good next year for McLaren after leaving BMW, and then was gone. I always wondered why.

Other than Alonso, i think Massa will be in the top three placers this year...again.

[chunky]

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They where saying last night on the news that the Maclaren hasn't performed well in the tests. Apparently Hamilton let it slip that he would leave the team if the car wasn't up to scratch. I'm guessing hes a bit worried, but its a bit early to talk about leaving.

[Adzey]

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^ absolute rubbish

[davetlv]

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I'm rooting for Jenson ....

Finally some sense!

There's no doubt for anyone who has been watching, that Button is by far one of the most talented drivers out there - lets hope this year the Brawn car is solid enough for Jense,

[Adzey]

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trouble brewing already for the brawn team

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/motorsport/formula_one/7965056.stm

[barkup]

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Finally some sense!

There's no doubt for anyone who has been watching, that Button is by far one of the most talented drivers out there - lets hope this year the Brawn car is solid enough for Jense,

Yeah i would love to see Jenson win, everytime he is interviewed he seems like a good bloke